Woman hospitalised after serious domestic violence assault

A woman has suffered injuries after she was allegedly stabbed in the back by a man known to her.

A man has been charged after a woman was stabbed in the back in far north Queensland overnight.

Police allege a 41-year-old woman was stabbed by a man known to her at an address on Workshop Rd, Yarrabah, about 7pm on Saturday.

The woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A man, 46, left the scene and surrendered himself to police a short time later.

He was charged with wounding and contravention of a domestic violence order.

He was denied police bail and will appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday.

Anyone experiencing domestic and family violence, or suspects it is happening, is encouraged to connect with police, support services or personal support networks.